MHB Does the Series Sum of e^n/(1+e^(2n)) Converge?

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The series S_n = ∑(e^n/(1+e^(2n))) is analyzed for convergence. The ratio test is applied, yielding a limit L of 1/e, which is less than 1. This indicates that the series converges. The conclusion is that the series converges based on the ratio test results. The discussion confirms the validity of this convergence assessment.
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$\tiny{10.3.35}\\$
$\textsf{Does $S_n$ converge or diverge?}\\$
\begin{array}{lll}
&S_n&=&\displaystyle
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\frac{e^{n}}{1+e^{2n}}\\
\end{array}
$\textsf{presume we could use Imtegral test}$
 
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Re: 10.3.35 converge or diverg

Let's try the ratio test:

$$L=\lim_{n\to\infty}\left|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_{n}}\right|=\lim_{n\to\infty}\left|\frac{\dfrac{e^{n+1}}{e^{2(n+1)}+1}}{\dfrac{e^{n}}{e^{2n}+1}}\right|=e\lim_{n\to\infty}\left(\frac{e^{2n}+1}{e^{2(n+1)}+1}\right)=e\lim_{n\to\infty}\left(\frac{2e^{2n}}{2e^2e^{2n}}\right)=\frac{1}{e}<1$$

Therefore, the series is convergent. :D
 

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